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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

SAFCO adds Colombian finance company as strategic partner

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Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, 12:01 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Southern Auto Finance Co. (SAFCO) is adding some international support to its operation that focuses on the subprime auto finance market. Last week, SAFCO announced that Colombia-based Finanzauto has acquired a minority equity stake in the company. SAFCO said this ... [Read More]

Surveys: Optimism improving, but inflation & recession concerns remain

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, 10:47 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With nearly a month of 2024 already in the books, experts are still trying to ascertain what might be ahead this year. While consumer sentiment is improving, top executives and finance companies still remain a bit guarded, especially when a ... [Read More]

DriveSmart Warranty gives trip to Daytona to winners of online racing campaign

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Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, 11:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DriveSmart Warranty waved the checkered flag and online race winners will be going all the way to Daytona. On Friday, the administrator of vehicle protection services announced contestant Tucker Minter and streamer Casey Kirwan were the grand prize winners of ... [Read More]

Credit availability closes 2023 on notable slide

Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, 11:21 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Evidently finance companies weren’t in much of a giving mood this holiday season since credit availability deteriorated in December, according to the Dealertrack Auto Credit Availability Index. Cox Automotive reported that index declined in November and dropped another 0.9% to ... [Read More]

New FTC rule delayed by dealer activity in federal appeals court

Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, 10:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealers will get their time in court. Late on Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission issued an order postponing the effective date of the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule while a legal challenge against the rule is pending from the ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Why lenders should leverage the power of multi-channel digital communications

Solutions by Text secures $110M led by Edison & StepStone
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, 10:38 AM
Andres Huertas, Conecta Marketing Group
Digital marketing of lending products is an area that not only has bigger regulatory compliance — CFPB, FCC, states, you name it — but also bigger scrutiny from companies like Google and Facebook. (They even have a unique set of ... [Read More]

USED CAR WEEK 2023 PODCAST: Boosting repo percentages via compliance

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Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, 12:54 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
We continue our series on the Auto Remarketing Podcast highlighting some of the panels and presentations from Used Car Week 2023. This episode features a presentation and discussion with Holly Balogh and Stamatis Ferarolis of RISC titled, “Improve Repossession Percentages ... [Read More]

Nowlake partners with Salient to use generative AI

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, 12:06 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Nowlake, the fintech division of Westlake Technology Holdings and underpinning for the finance company, finalized a partnership this week with Salient to bring generative artificial intelligence to its customer offerings. An expert in voice technology, Salient said its solution was ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Tackling complaints with Hudson Cook’s Patty Covington

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Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, 12:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Hudson Cook partner Patty Covington is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to tackle a tricky situation for finance companies. Covington explained how there are different kinds of complaints finance companies often face. She then offered some recommendations for how ... [Read More]

F&I Sentinel to acquire cancellation tool from Cox Automotive

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, 10:41 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For the second time in a little more than a month, Cox Automotive is liquidating an asset. On Tuesday, F&I Sentinel announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Express Recoveries from Cox Automotive. As part of the transaction, ... [Read More]

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